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GeorgeGist

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21. Nitwits will fall in line.

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Aug 23, 2012, 03:15 PM

Aug 2012

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To get a job you now need a social network presence, so remember [View all] CK_John Aug 2012 OP

Any evidence for needing a FB or other social presence? IDemo Aug 2012 #1

Let bing or google be your fiend. Do a little research and report back. nt CK_John Aug 2012 #6

You made the ridiculous claim. Why don't you do the research? n/t FSogol Aug 2012 #7

"social network job" will give you a page full of articles. CK_John Aug 2012 #9

Yeah, here's a good one: FSogol Aug 2012 #12

Pulling back is good, since it caused them problems. CK_John Aug 2012 #14

Does that mean we can cancel the labor lotteries? FSogol Aug 2012 #16

I'm seeing that a few employers have asked for FB passwords IDemo Aug 2012 #11

It's illegal in Illinois for a prospective employer to ask for a FB password frazzled Aug 2012 #13

So it was enough of a problem to pass a law, interesting. CK_John Aug 2012 #15

Yes, here's an article frazzled Aug 2012 #19

or it was enough of a mundane issue that their congress critters could spend time on it.. snooper2 Aug 2012 #42

Sorry, but that's simply not my experience. msanthrope Aug 2012 #2

Nor mine. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #29

Also IMO these sites assist law enforcement/domestic intelligence closeupready Aug 2012 #30

I've used it to bust witnesses. nt msanthrope Aug 2012 #31

+1 and to add, many industries do not allow a social media presence Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #41

Ridiculous dmallind Aug 2012 #3

The lottery MIGHT just send someone to the crackpot factory. FSogol Aug 2012 #5

Many industries use some form of a labor board. Some are dock CK_John Aug 2012 #18

Well, your bypass surgery is set for next week. Let's hope the labor board sends you a hughee99 Aug 2012 #17

Haw: "The only solution is labor lotteries run by a local labor board modeled after draft boards." FSogol Aug 2012 #4

BS - I have nothing to do with Social Networks at all and NEVER had a problem getting work FAHQ69_7 Aug 2012 #8

I think the poster is referring to a news story laundry_queen Aug 2012 #20

Sure - and I've seen news stories about companies using graphology, astrology and whatnot too. dmallind Aug 2012 #22

I use little more than a prospective employee's resume when deciding who to hire LanternWaste Aug 2012 #10

Nitwits will fall in line. GeorgeGist Aug 2012 #21

I have Twitter and Facebook... Alduin Aug 2012 #23

giving anyone else your password is a violation... lastlib Aug 2012 #33

It's fun watching this premise get shot down every couple of weeks. Iggo Aug 2012 #24

If I were asked that in an interview Duer 157099 Aug 2012 #25

"who wants to hire a misfit"? Trillo Aug 2012 #26

The only one I use is LinkedIn Yavin4 Aug 2012 #27

Yet another reason I will never, ever hifiguy Aug 2012 #28

The proper response is, "Sorry, giving you my sign-on violates the Terms of Service contract." lastlib Aug 2012 #32

Before this, you were required to wear a tie in some places. randome Aug 2012 #34

I don't have a Facebook page. Jennicut Aug 2012 #35

Some bozo administrator or another brings this up from time to time where I work Blecht Aug 2012 #36

Correct. The last thing I want to do is socialize with fellow workers Cleita Aug 2012 #39

How about unionizing all workers with the exception of the chief executives, board of directors Cleita Aug 2012 #37

I'll show them my DU journal... hunter Aug 2012 #38

LOL! Cleita Aug 2012 #40